Media Guardian: BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg message gaffe

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC has cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former prime minister her briefing notes.

Broadband TV News: GB News goes to High Court to block Ofcom sanctions

Story from Broadband TV News:

GB News has asked a High Court judge to prevent Ofcom from sanctioning the controversial order over a string of breaches of its programming code.

Broadband TV News: Sky Sports secures last minute deal for England’s cricket tour of Pakistan

Story from Broadband TV News:

Sky has made an eleventh hour agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board to screen coverage of England’s tour of Pakistan.

QVC+ app launches on Virgin Media UK

Media Boy UK HQ can confirmed that ''QVC+'' app has today on Virgin Media UK boxes.

Virgin Media's TVGo app launches on Apple TV devices

Virgin Media's TVGo app is now available on Apple TV devices.

Deadline; BBC Boss Tim Davie To Urge The TV Industry To Put Sustainability Content Front & Center: “We Have A Huge Creative Opportunity”

Story from Deadline:

BBC Director General Tim Davie will get on the front foot when it comes to sustainability and climate change this week and urge the industry to put content speaking to these issues front and center. Speaking at the Climate Creatives event this Wednesday, Davie will say that focusing on content that addresses sustainability and climate change is a “huge opportunity.”

Advanced Television: Valentine named Director of BBC Scotland

Story from Advanced Television:

The BBC has appointed journalist and editorial leader Hayley Valentine as its new Director in Scotland.

Deadline: The BBC’s ‘Question Time’ Discussion Show Forced To Correct Itself Live On Air

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has in recent years promoted its “Verify” service in which a special unit acts speedily to support or debunk claims made by guests, often political, on live TV and radio.

Advanced Television: Free kids channels on Virgin TV this October

Story from Advanced Television:

Throughout October, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels free of charge including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Boomerang HD, Cartoonito HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too and Nicktoons.

Virgin Media will remove Netflix from TiVo boxes in November

Netflix will no longer be available via Virgin TiVo box from November 2024

The Sun: Darts could be set for major broadcasting change with Luke Littler and Co moving from Sky Sports

Story from The Sun:

Darts could be set for a major broadcasting change with stars such as Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen moving away from Sky Sports.

Advanced Television: ITVX adds Home of the Huns rail

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV’s research titled Hey Hunni: the ultimate guide to Hun Culture has explored the phenomenon of Hun Culture using semiotic, qualitative and comms planning techniques and identifies the audience opportunities for brands.

Two new HD channels appear on Virgin Media

The following changes has happen today on Virgin Media to Warner Bros. Discovery.

Variety: Disgraced Morning Show Anchor Phillip Schofield Plots Comeback With Channel 5 Special ‘Cast Away’

Story from Variety:

Disgraced Morning Show Anchor Phillip Schofield Plots Comeback With Channel 5 Special ‘Cast Away’o an affair with a PA, is planning a return to television.

Advanced Television: ITV extends Matchroom deal

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV will continue to televise major snooker and darts events following the signing of a one-year extension with Matchroom.

Advanced Television: Sky extends UKTV carriage deal

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky and UKTV have announced a multi-year extension to their long-standing partnership.

Virgin Media updates it Virgin TV Go app

Story from Virgin Media web site:

Find yourself locked in an eternal struggle to seize control of the precious TV remote? There is another way to enjoy the telly you love…

Broadband TV News: ITV is to launch two new TV ads created using Generative AI

Story from Broadband TV News:

This Monday ITV viewers will see two new-to-TV brands take launch advertising campaigns using commercials crated through the use of GenAI.

Deadline: BBC Creates Mental Health & Wellbeing Team Led By Former Adviser To Reality TV Inquiry

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is placing renewed focus on improving staff mental health by creating a small wellbeing team led by a psychotherapist who contributed to the parliamentary inquiry into reality TV.

Sky News: Ofcom will not investigate after Yvette Cooper interviewed by husband Ed Balls on ITV's Good Morning Britain

Story from Sky News:

Media regulator Ofcom has confirmed it will not launch an investigation after Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was interviewed by her husband Ed Balls live on TV.